The baby name Yui is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: [jɯi] (approx. 'yoo-ee'); English approximation: /ˈjuːi/ ('YOO-ee').
Yui is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Yui is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: [jɯi] (approx. 'yoo-ee'); English approximation: /ˈjuːi/ ('YOO-ee').
Yui is Japanese in Origin.
Yui is a Japanese given name, most common for girls but also used unisex. Its meaning depends on the kanji chosen: common spellings include 結衣 (“to tie, connect” + “garment”), 唯 (“only, unique”), 優衣 (“gentle/excellent” + “garment”), and 由依 (“reason, cause” + “rely”). Because of this flexibility, Yui can evoke ideas of unity, reliability, elegance, or singularity. It may also be written wholly in hiragana (ゆい) or katakana (ユイ).
The name rose sharply in popularity during Japan’s Heisei era, frequently ranking among the top girl names in the 2000s–2010s. Notable bearers include singer-songwriter YUI, actress Yui Aragaki, and voice actor Yui Horie, which helped cement its modern appeal. Variants are primarily orthographic: numerous kanji pairings are in use, while related elaborations include Yuina, Yuika, and Yuiko. Diminutive address often adds -chan in casual Japanese.
| Yui Aragaki Yui Aragaki is a popular Japanese actress and singer, best known for her role in the romantic comedy film 'Koizora'. She also starred in the hit TV series 'Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu', which gained her widespread recognition in Japan. | Yui Ishikawa Yui Ishikawa is a Japanese actor best known for her voice role as Mikasa Ackerman in the anime series Attack on Titan. She also voiced 2B in the video game NieR: Automata. Her performances have made her a prominent figure in the world of anime and gaming. | Yui Mizuno Yui Mizuno is best known as a member of the Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal, where she performed under the stage name Yuimetal. She contributed to popular songs like 'Gimme Chocolate!!' and 'Karate' before leaving the group in 2018. |
| Yui Makino Yui Makino is a Japanese actress and voice actress, best known for her role as Sakura in the anime series 'Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle'. She has also lent her voice to characters in 'Aria the Animation' and 'Welcome to the Space Show'. Besides acting, Yui is a talented singer with singles like 'Amrita'. | Yui Ogura Yui Ogura is a Japanese voice actress and singer, best known for her role as Hinata Hakamada in the anime series 'Ro-Kyu-Bu!'. She has also performed songs like 'Raise' and 'Tinkling Smile', showcasing her talents in both acting and music. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 0 | #31 | 2 | 2,297 | |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #46 | 369 | 6,592 |
| JP | 0 | #48 | 30 | 4,057 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #100 | 4 | 4,523 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #113 | 2 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #232 | 3 | 5,842 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #236 | 16 | 7,056 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #251 | 6 | 7,111 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #259 | 18 | 8,139 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #271 | 27 | 7,909 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #273 | 2 | 3,535 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #279 | 7 | 2,795 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #321 | 10 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #324 | 8 | 9,639 |
| HK | 0 | #328 | 21 | 8,483 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #331 | 2 | 5,862 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #337 | 13 | 8,829 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #338 | 6 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #349 | 3 | 5,378 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #363 | 2 | 5,096 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #384 | 148 | 12,905 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #402 | 7 | 11,440 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #403 | 3 | 3,185 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #425 | 5 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #468 | 31 | 11,913 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #477 | 139 | 16,104 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #512 | 7 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #519 | 7 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #519 | 8 | 12,621 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #556 | 4 | 12,703 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #557 | 30 | 18,916 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #625 | 6 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #643 | 9 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #651 | 4 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #689 | 9 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #733 | 7 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #762 | 6 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #832 | 20 | 14,098 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #895 | 22 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #907 | 88 | 24,821 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #914 | 22 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #922 | 22 | 14,861 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #922 | 5 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #967 | 17 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #987 | 6 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,002 | 8 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,026 | 8 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,056 | 23 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,069 | 43 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,106 | 23 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 34 | 17,781 |
| TR | 0 | #1,200 | 12 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,416 | 31 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,576 | 39 | 28,008 |
Yui is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:
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